Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-10
COUNTY NEWS
CARRIERS MILLS.

Cherokee Baptist Church on last Satur-
day, will likely continue several days.
Some fifteen that were converted at But
lsr's School house recently joined the
church on last Saturday.
Mr.. Charles Taylor and Mrs. Hannah
Miller were Joined in the bonds of matri.
mony 81 last Thursday at the residence
of the brides mother, Mrs. Isaac Hart
sell.
The wedding that was to have come of
at this place on last Sunday did not "pan
out" The expected bridegroom. who
lives in Greene county failed to put in an
appearance. Cause not known. This
was a sore disappointment to the would be
bride, as well as her kind hearted friends.
who went to considerable trouble and ex.
pense In preparing a good dinner for
them. 1t was also a disappointment to a
certain young disciple Of Blackstone who
expected TO tie the nuptial knot. 1t Is
said he spent the greater part Of the pre-
ceeding week memorizing the ceremony
and repeating it over when alone. / have
it from the authority of his wife that she
found him one morning in his barn re.
peating 1t over to the old COW and calf.
1t Is hoped. however, that the gentleman
will yet come to time and that Mr.
Il liked to have told his name) will yet
have the pleasure of uniting them.
The Jockey Club is rapidly increasing
in numbers, and doing a lively business.
Quite a number have snapped horses
within the past two weeks. The two
Bills exchanged a few days ago and
the difference paid was ninety pounds of
wheat bran. Also another trade was
made and two dozen eggs was the ''boot''
paid. We have 1t from the authority of
BILL" the jolly miller, who is pres.
ident Of the club. and bank also,
that at their last meeting they de-
cided that initiation fees may be
paid in eggs, bran, corn meal or
Gull lumber. This will be q great relief
to the president, as his many friends.
knowing him to be a freehearted whole
souled fellow, feared that in order to &C.
commodate the numerous members of
the club who almost daily called upon
him for fayors, might draw upon the re-
sources Of the old mill until he caused
the old thing TO suck itself. This will
also give ''Phelim a chance 10 get in a,
he certainly can command the amour,
of twenty five cents, when 1t can be paid
in so many different ways. "Bill's" last
trade was for a little mule something I'm.
der 1000 years of age and who kicks the
beam at exactly $50 pounds. He informs
me that his jockey eye is set. and that he
is heavily loaded for Dudley Hicks
and if he can succeed in accomplishing
a trade with old uncle Dudley" II viii
be the happiest event of his life. But
am Of the opinion that he win int
Dudley" too old to be caught by min
nows.
Mr.. II. ]. Depew's school closed OF
Dry Creek. on last Friday night, / I'm
derstand the exercises were good, ant
that he gave general satisfaction as teach
er. Miss Fpp's school at Loyd's schoo'
house will close in a short time. Mr.,
Watts, at Bethesda, and Mr.. Hartman a
Kyker's will probably continue six oil
eight weeks.
Our people generally are elated over
the prospective failure of the county
being redistricted. We are almost a unit
against It.
A. W. Mccall is rebuilding his barr
that was almost completely wrecked by
the recent heavy snow.
Isaac CARRIER Is making a new master
wheel for his mill.
Several cases of roseola in our neigh.
borhood.
The sale of Nh. Wilson's land | made
mention Of in my last communication
has fallen through. The buying par
ties failed TO come to time.
s. s. Luttrell is having a new barn built
Jacob Constable is doing the work.
The article sent from here last wcel
under the euphonious name of Jockey
Boy" was written by a woman.
Quite a considerable quantity Of stave.
are being made in our section, and {
large amount Of timber cut into lumber.
T. j. Wilson's recent illness was tn,
first in fifty years that necessitated hi.
taking a dose of medicine.
j.. J. Brown is building a new store
house preparatory to going into the good,
business. Wish MI. Brown great sue
cess in his new enterprise.
1t Is reported that Mr.. Blair is abou'
selling his interest in the Embreeville
Iron Works property. Hope II will soon
fall into hands that will be able to pu,
the works into operation.
Rev. j. II. Moore preached two very
excellent sermons at the Cherokee Bap,
fist church yesterday and last night tc
large and attentive audiences.
Several Of our teachers and others talk
of attending the teachers institute near
Telford's station next Friday and Satur.
day. PHELIM.
CLARA.
Fen. b-Our farmera have hooup